Requested S.A.R. And GP notes

[Vbgr]

Under the freedom of information act, if you request S.A.R and GP notes how long are you expected to wait. I have been waiting over a month now. Anyone have any experience of this. Thanks V

[MaisieGray]

Just to clarify, it isn't the Freedom of Information legislation. The Freedom of Information Act doesn't give people access to their own personal data such as health records; it's about accessing public data. The relevant legislation is the Data Protection Act 1998 together with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The timescale for responding to a SAR used to be 40 calendar days but is now 30.

[Vbgr in reply to MaisieGray]

Thank you so much Maisygrey, I am now in the position to ask for them as it is over a month that it was requested. V.

[MaisieGray in reply to Vbgr]

Good luck Vbgr

[Vbgr in reply to MaisieGray]

Hi, do you happen to know what S.A.R. Stands for. Thank you V

[Gymgirl in reply to Vbgr]

It stands for subject access request 😁

[Vbgr in reply to Gymgirl]

Thanks Gymgirl, I have all the right words now, just hope it works.Vpj

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I requested my notes from the hospital & they came within 6 weeks, they weren't complete so I asked for all of them & they arrived today - brilliant service & wil fill in the missing gaps for me! I didn't have to pay anything either.